Winter Wheels

Rhaffke · 02-23-2016, 02:44 PM

Looking to pick up a 2nd set of 17" (preferably cheap) wheels to put snow tires on for winter conditions. Going on my 09 135i M Sport.

A set is available on CL locally from an 09 325i OEM. 17x8 5x120 34mm Offset. Little concerned that the offset is too low, is that a deal breaker? What is the lowest offset I could consider for a winter setup to get brake clearance and proper fitment with the 135?

Help is appreciated!

MightyMouseTech · 02-23-2016, 02:50 PM

There is quite the difference in offsets between the two. I put my OE 1er winter wheels on my 330, and had to use 25mm spacers to get them to fit. That's a lot of spacer.

NorthernDancer · 02-23-2016, 04:46 PM

The E46 has the same offset as our cars and there should be a lot of them available.

VMRWheels · 02-23-2016, 09:47 PM

The offsets would be a little aggressive for a winter setup. You might be able to get away with those with a 215 tire.

Gary@TireRack · 02-24-2016, 07:16 AM

17X8 ET34 is more aggressive than I would run for winter. There are quite a few options for more appropriately sized winter wheels on the market so you should not have to compromise.

You can check out our selection here : Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AW7&...nter/index.jsp

02-23-2016, 02:44 PM	#1
Rhaffke Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Black 09 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Winter Wheels - Offset Question Looking to pick up a 2nd set of 17" (preferably cheap) wheels to put snow tires on for winter conditions. Going on my 09 135i M Sport. A set is available on CL locally from an 09 325i OEM. 17x8 5x120 34mm Offset. Little concerned that the offset is too low, is that a deal breaker? What is the lowest offset I could consider for a winter setup to get brake clearance and proper fitment with the 135? Help is appreciated!
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	There is quite the difference in offsets between the two. I put my OE 1er winter wheels on my 330, and had to use 25mm spacers to get them to fit. That's a lot of spacer.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	The E46 has the same offset as our cars and there should be a lot of them available.
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02-24-2016, 07:16 AM	#5
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	17X8 ET34 is more aggressive than I would run for winter. There are quite a few options for more appropriately sized winter wheels on the market so you should not have to compromise. You can check out our selection here : Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AW7&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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